Trip from New Haven, CT to Salisbury, CT

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 44m

Distance

66.9 mi

108 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

4 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min

4 AM

1h 37m ★

6 AM

1h 45m

8 AM

2h 0m

10 AM

1h 50m

12 PM

1h 48m

3 PM

1h 51m

5 PM

1h 59m

8 PM

1h 40m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from New Haven, CT to Salisbury, CT covers 66.9 miles and takes about 1h 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on CT 8, North Street, Huntsville-South Canaan Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 30.8 miles on CT 8. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.77 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

33.5 miles from New Haven, CT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 44m. Total distance: 66.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (49%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from New Haven, CT to Salisbury, CT covers 66.9 miles and takes about 1h 44m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

CT 8 is the longest continuous segment at about 30.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Grove Street.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 66.9 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Grove Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.9 miles (CT 67 / Seymour Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.1 miles (CT 8): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in | Grove Street

Turn left onto Grove Street

Navigation decision point

6.9 mi into trip | ~11m in | CT 67 / Seymour Road

Turn left onto CT 67 / Seymour Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

11.1 mi into trip | ~19m in | CT 8

Merge onto CT 8

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

21.8 mi into trip | ~31m in | CT 8

Continue onto CT 8 toward I 84 East: Hartford

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 31 Toward I 84 East: Hartford

41.9 mi into trip | ~57m in

Take the exit toward CT 4, US 202: Downtown Torrington

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 50 Toward CT 4, US 202: Downtown Torrington

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
CT 8	30.8 mi	37m
North Street	5.4 mi	9m
Huntsville-South Canaan Road	3.4 mi	5m
Amity Road	3.4 mi	5m
Salmon Kill Road	3.3 mi	8m
Whalley Avenue	2.8 mi	4m
Goshen Road	2.5 mi	3m
Seymour Road	2.5 mi	4m

Longest stretch: CT 8 — 30.8 mi, about 37m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Haven, CT and Salisbury, CT.

Start on College Street

0.3 mi · 29 sec · College Street

Turn left onto Grove Street

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Grove Street

Continue on Tower Parkway

0.3 mi · 30 sec · Tower Parkway

Turn slight right onto Whalley Avenue

2.8 mi · 4 min · Whalley Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on CT 63

3.4 mi · 5 min · Amity Road

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto CT 67

2.5 mi · 4 min · Seymour Road

Use the left lane.

Continue on CT 67

1.5 mi · 2 min · New Haven Road

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 27 sec

Merge onto CT 8

11 mi · 12 min · CT 8

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on CT 8

0.4 mi · 1 min · CT 8

Exit 31 Toward I 84 East: Hartford Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on CT 8

20 mi · 24 min · CT 8

Exit 33 Toward I 84 West: Danbury Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Exit 50 Toward CT 4, US 202: Downtown Torrington Use the slight right lane.

Turn left onto CT 4

1.2 mi · 2 min · East Elm Street

Use the straight lane.

Continue on CT 4

0.7 mi · 1 min · Migeon Avenue

Continue on CT 4

2.5 mi · 3 min · Goshen Road

Continue on CT 4

2.1 mi · 3 min · Torrington Road

Enter roundabout onto CT 63

19 ft · 0 sec · North Street

Continue on CT 63

5.4 mi · 9 min · North Street

Continue on CT 63

1.3 mi · 2 min · Hollenbeck Road

Continue on CT 63

3.4 mi · 5 min · Huntsville-South Canaan Road

Turn left onto CT 126

1.9 mi · 3 min · Route 126

Continue on CT 126

0.3 mi · 31 sec · Main Street

Turn slight right onto CT 126

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Brewster Road

At end of road, turn left onto Water Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Water Street

Turn left onto Dugway Road

0.4 mi · 58 sec · Dugway Road

Turn right onto Brinton Hill Road

1.1 mi · 3 min · Brinton Hill Road

Continue on Brinton Hill Road

63 ft · 2 sec · Brinton Hill Road

Turn right onto Salmon Kill Road

3.3 mi · 8 min · Salmon Kill Road

At end of road, turn right onto US 44; CT 41

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Main Street

Turn right onto Academy Street

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Academy Street

Arrive at destination

Academy Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 33.5 miles from New Haven, CT, or about 46m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 30.8 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 15 miles or 23m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 33.5 miles or 46m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 22m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Salisbury, CT than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving New Haven, CT so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from New Haven, CT

This is one driving day of about 66.9 miles and 1h 44m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from New Haven, CT.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on CT 8 for about 30.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 33.5 mi from New Haven, CT · 46m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Plymouth, CT

33 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Albany, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 66.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Smithtown, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 33.5 miles from New Haven, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Salisbury, CT

The final approach into Salisbury, CT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 43

Torrington, Connecticut

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 43

Torrington, Connecticut

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

2.3 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 43

Torrington, Connecticut

+18887800062

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 38.3

Litchfield, Connecticut

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Yale University Art Gallery

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route

New Haven, Connecticut

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+12034320600

Visit website

The Mead Visitor Center

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route

New Haven, Connecticut

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+12034322300

Visit website

Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center (formerly Knights of Columbus Museum)

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

New Haven, Connecticut

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+12038650400

Visit website

Holy Land USA Waterbury

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 23.9

Waterbury, Connecticut

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+18553707770

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Weir Farm National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Visit the home and studio of America's most beloved Impressionist, J. Alden Weir, and walk in the footsteps of generations of world-class artists. Set amidst more than 60 acres of painterly woods, fie...

22 mi from route ~56 min detour Free near mile 11.5

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.77 one way

$21.54 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.50	$11.85	$23.70
premium	$4.86	$12.81	$25.62
diesel	$5.61	$14.77	$29.54

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

4 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

ChargePoint Charging Station

Torrington, Connecticut

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

EV Connect Charging Station

Torrington, Connecticut

EV Connect

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Litchfield, Connecticut

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Torrington, Connecticut

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint: 3 EV Connect: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	20.1	$7.02	$3.21
Efficient EV	16.7	$5.85	$2.68
EV Truck/SUV	26.8	$9.37	$4.28

Gas CO2

23 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (65% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

New Haven, CT

Night in New Haven on Thursday

Local time

10:39 PM

EDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Salisbury, CT

Night in Salisbury on Thursday

Local time

10:39 PM

EDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

41°F

Plymouth, CT

33 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

2 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 44m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from New Haven, CT to Salisbury, CT covers 66.9 miles and takes about 1h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are CT 8, North Street, Huntsville-South Canaan Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 33.5 miles from New Haven, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.77 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.